Attachments
The Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) was activated on 31 October 2023 in response to the conflict crisis in Gaza. Situation Reports are published weekly.
Highlights
• On 10 July, the ETC field coordinator joined the inter-agency assessment focusing on identifying the telecommunications, internet connectivity, and power solution needs in the Al Bureij and Al Maghazi camps for displaced people in Deir Al Balah. Community members expressed that they are unable to register at the selfregistration sites and access educational materials due to poor connectivity.
• On 09 July, the ETC coordinator met with the Office of the Quartet and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)—Jawwal and Ooredoo—to discuss the challenges and way forward for telecommunications operators. The meeting highlighted the need for fuel, spare parts, and safe access to repairs and restoration of services. The ETC is engaging with key stakeholders to ensure the availability of fuel and equipment to keep telecommunications services operational.
• The Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) approved an additional 29 Track241 devices for the use of seven UN agencies in Gaza. The ETC facilitated the submission of approval requests and coordination of the consolidated procurement of 73 devices intended for the use of 11 UN agencies on 30 June. The ETC is following up on the approval of the remaining devices.